41: Indian Wells Chronicles, Fifth Slam Debate & Breaking Down the Draw | EP 41

The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner. Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells. Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned! 00:00 Introduction to Indian Wells Discussion 00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds 01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player 05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere 07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights 08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments 11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities 12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences 13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections 22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells 23:38 Memories from Indian Wells 25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview 26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat? 27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells 30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return 34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds 40:08 American Players to Watch 42:11 Predicting the Champions 44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun 47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements